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Physician Assistant Medical

Location:
Lumberton, NC
Posted:
November 16, 2012

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Anne C. Laughlin 585-***-**** er7m2f@r.postjobfree.com

Anne C. Laughlin

Physician Assistant

Fayetteville, NC 28413

Email: er7m2f@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 585-***-****

Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A passionate, flexible, patient-focused health care professional with a proficiency in Spanish and a history of serving patients by accurately diagnosing, treating, and counseling patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regiments, normal growth and development, and prevention through healthy living.

EDUCATION

Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC

Masters of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies

Graduation Date: December 2012

State University of New York at Geneseo, Geneseo, NY

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish

May 2012

Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Estudios Hispanicos

September-December 2007

ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants,

Anticipated December 2012

State of North Carolina Physician Assistant Licensure, Anticipated December 2012

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), September 2011

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), September 2011

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Internal Medicine, Womack Internal Medicine, Fort Bragg, NC; September-November 2012

Admitted patients for hospital stays

Diagnosed, treated, and provided continuous care to hospital patients on the internal medicine service, to include patients in the step down and intensive care units

Wrote patient discharge summaries and sent them to primary care physicians

Cardiology, Rochester Cardiopulmonary Group, Rochester, NY; August-September 2012

Performed daily physical exams on inpatients on the cardiology service

Completed history and physical exam on patients for which the cardiologists were consulted

Determined the appropriate treatment for cardiology patients

Emergency Medicine, Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville, NC; July-August 2012

Assisted in resuscitating or stabilizing patients

Served as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other members of the emergency room staff optimizing the medical care for each patient

Performed incision and drainage of abscesses, sutured wounds, and intubated patients

Otolaryngology, Cape Fear Otolaryngology, Fayetteville, NC; June-July 2012

Performed problem-focused exams on the ear, nose, and throat

Made tentative diagnoses and decisions regarding the management of patients

Discussed various pharmacological or surgical treatment options with patients

Family Medicine

Village Family Care, Fayetteville, NC; January 2012

Cumberland Medical Associates, Fayetteville, NC; April-May 2012

Northwood Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC; May-June 2012

Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention

Collected, recorded, and maintained patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results

Monitored patients' conditions and progress and re-evaluate treatments

Psychiatry, Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, NC; March-April 2012

Gathered and maintained patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals

Collaborated with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress

Designed individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.

General Surgery, Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, NC; March 2012

Analyzed patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify the need for surgery

First assisted with a variety of surgical procedures

Served in breast clinic, performing breast examinations and determining the ideal diagnostic and therapeutic measures for the patient

Orthopedics, Fayetteville Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Fayetteville, NC; February 2012

First assisted on several orthopedic surgical procedures

Determined the etiology of patients’ symptoms, by obtaining thorough histories and performing a variety of physical examinations

Provided therapeutic knee injections

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, NC; November-December 2011

Cared for and treated women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods

Informed patients of their options for contraception

Performed routine breast and pelvic exams

Pediatrics, Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, NC; October-November 2011

Advised patients and parents concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Examined children regularly to assess their growth and development

Planned and executed medical care plans to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Emergency Medical Technician

Vacamas Programs for Youth, Bear Mountain, NY, July-August 2008

Cruz Roja de Barcelona (Barcelona Red Cross), Barcelona, Spain, October-November 2007

Empire State Ambulance, Fishkill, NY, June-August 2007

Geneseo First Response, Geneseo, NY, September 2005-May 2006

YMCA Camp Arrowhead, Pittsford, NY, June-Aug 2006

Perinton Volunteer Ambulance, Perinton, NY, July 2005-July 2006

PRESENTATIONS

Internal Medicine Case Presentations, September-November 2012

Research Paper: The Effect of Pre-Natal Influenza Infections on the Development of Autism, May 2012

Surgery: Delerium Tremens, March 2012

Obstetrics Case Presentations, February 2012

Pediatrics: Immunizations, November 2011

Pharmacology Case Presentation, July 2011

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Physicians Assistants, 2012-present

North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, 2010-present

HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS

FastMed Urgent Care Scholarship, October 2011

President’s List, May 2009

Dean’s List, May 2008, May 2005, December 2004

New York Sate Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship, May 2004

Harry W. and Irene L. Staley Scholarship, May 2004

(Awarded for leadership and volunteer work within the church)

PTSA Leadership Scholarship, May 2004

Wegmans Food Markets Scholarship, May 2004

(Awarded for academic achievement and job performance)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The Navigators (Christian Ministry), March 2009-present

Fellowship of Christian Physician Assistants, August 2010-October 2011

Operation Christmas Child, Christmas 2010 and 2011

Volunteer as Emergency Medical Technician with Cruz Roja de Barcelona (Barcelona Red Cross), Geneseo First Response, and Perinton Volunteer Ambulance,

July 2005-November 2007

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, August 2005-May 2008

Mission Trips

Officer Christian Fellowship, Washington, D.C., Spring Break 2009

Hopewell Methodist Church, Youth Group Leader, Philadelphia, PA, July 2007

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Hunt, NY, Spring Break 2006



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